South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Charleston Cougars ATS Prediction 12/21/19

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The Charleston Cougars (5-6) welcome the South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-6) to TD Arena. The Bulldogs can snap a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Charleston Cougars ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Cougars lost to the VCU Rams, 76-71, while the Bulldogs lost a tough one against the USC Upstate Spartans, 73-70.

South Carolina State did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (24-28; 85.7 percent) while Charleston was lights out from beyond the arc (13-26; 50.0 percent). Charleston’s Grant Riller played well, putting up 26 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Damani Applewhite played a key role for South Carolina State with 16 points and eight rebounds.

The Cougars won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 83-70. Charleston did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (21-30; 70.0 percent). South Carolina State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (15.2 vs. 11.5). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

The aggressive South Carolina State offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this meeting. The Bulldogs currently rank ninth in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.309, while Charleston is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 203rd-ranked FTA rate of 0.224).

South Carolina State vs. Charleston Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Charleston, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Charleston ranks 173rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while South Carolina State ranks 247th (16.8).
  • The Cougars rank 191st in rebounds per game (34.1) while the Bulldogs rank 234th (31.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 10.0 for the season.